Definition

A culture jam is taking an idea, product, or company and using their own material or “strength” against them.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

The Yes Men Fix The World

Let's talk about the realism of Culture Jamming actually helping to change the world. Because it's a pacifist movement where we share information and opinions over hostilities and violence there's a real lack of progress. However, we can't let that discourage our activist hearts. If you're anything like my generation, we're frustrated with the old men who are running this country into the ground and we just can't wait to inherit their positions.
There are many and more activist groups that you can join who do anything from petition to protest.The Food and Water Watch Non-Profit, "Works to ensure the food, water and fish we consume is safe, accessible and sustainably produced."
Just by signing up for their newsletter you're informed of bills and petitions which you might choose to sign and be a part of. It's a small, peaceful way to make change. Not everything has to be hands-on as you're well aware that just donating to a cause helps and signing a petition can help more.

The Yes Men Fix The World




A movie made by two Activists centered around the idea that lies can tell the truth. What they do is a form of media hoaxing and performance art in an attempt to Culture Jam about 'doing the right thing.' These men only wait for the media to come to them and stage a show. They do push the boundaries of the law by lying about their connection to companies and spreading false information but the end result is that people are not harmed, simply duped. They spread awareness about issues that are otherwise brushed under tables and just not dealt with. The people who they talked to about being duped felt that it was a great thing what they were doing. They say what needs to be said.
As an example of Culture Jamming, you don't have to go as far as these guys do but you have to be a part of the movement if you want to see change. Now you know, there's as many ways to Jam as there are different types of people.